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dally

verb

/ˈdæli/

Meaning

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.

dally with

linger, loiter, dawdle, waste, flirt

hurry, rush, focus

dally with, dally in the garden, dally over

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity